Richie Incognito can negotiate a contract and sign with any team he wants, but according to Ian Rapoport, Incognito can not play or return to the field until he’s evaluated by an NFL-NFLPA doctor to determine how mentally healthy he is.
Richie Incognito wants to return to @NFL. What is his status? Source says he CAN sign a contract, but cannot be paid or play until… (1/2)
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 21, 2014
(2/2) … Incognito undergoes comprehensive eval by NFL-NFLPA designated medical advisors. Goodell must review their report & recommendation.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 21, 2014
Incognito has visited three separate treatment facilities for substance abuse and mental-health issues in the past several weeks, according to Mike Silver.